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Trafford Council Heat Network Development Partner

Trafford Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 15:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

26 Nov 2025 at 17:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 15:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

29 Sep 2025 at 15:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council, based in Manchester, has completed a procurement process for the development of the Trafford Civic Quarter Heat Network, a part of the Government's Advanced Zoning Programme (AZP). The award was made on 7th May 2026 to VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES LIMITED through an open procedure. This process culminated in a Development Agreement where the awarded partner will design, invest in, build, operate, and manage this Green Heat Network Fund-supported scheme. The contract period is set from 22nd June 2026 to 21st June 2027, with an option to extend key project milestones if necessary. The main industry category is services, specifically engineering design services, which will be delivered within the UK region of UKD3.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the engineering and green energy sectors. It aligns with the UK's push towards sustainable development and decarbonisation efforts, particularly within high-emission zones like Trafford Park. Large enterprises and companies with expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects, heat network design, and sustainable energy solutions are well-suited to engage in such projects. Businesses specialising in engineering design services stand to benefit by associating with a recognised authority, potentially positioning themselves favourably for future governmental collaborative initiatives, thus fostering long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trafford Council Heat Network Development Partner

Notice Description

Trafford Council is one of the leading authorities participating in the Government's Advanced Zoning Programme (AZP). Under the AZP, Trafford Council has procured a Development Agreement with a partner to fully design and ultimately invest, build, operate and manage the Trafford Civic Quarter Heat Network (a Green Heat Network Fund supported scheme) and wider North Trafford heat zone opportunity.

Planning Information

As one of the leading authorities participating in the Government's Advanced Zoning Programme, Trafford Council is pleased to present our opportunity for a Green Heat Network Fund supported scheme, with potential to become a zonal-scale heat network. This webinar will provide details regarding the procurement of a Development Partner for the Trafford Civic Quarter Heat Network and wider North Trafford heat zone opportunity. Under the Advanced Zoning Programme, Trafford Council is seeking to procure a Development Agreement with a partner to fully design and ultimately invest, build, operate and manage the heat network. Invitation to tender documents for the procurement are planned be issued by November 2025. The North Trafford Heat Zone represents an opportunity of up to 500GWh/year heat demand. As well as the Trafford Civic Quarter, with its award-winning area action plan, the zone covers the exciting development at Trafford Wharfside, the Old Trafford Regeneration project and Trafford Park, the source of almost half of the carbon emissions from across Trafford and a priority for Council decarbonisation efforts. This online event has been organised for Monday 13th October 2 - 3pm. Senior officers from Trafford Council and advisors will present an outline of the Civic Quarter scheme and the exciting opportunity from the wider zone. Event link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c48682e-8b7e-4452-98b2-a6cfe693c36e@9762f411-438d-440c-8357-896b35ae8707

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a42b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042056-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,400,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
£1,118,003,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
7 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Trafford Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES LIMITED

Further Information

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